NEC Nijmegen and AFC Ajax fought to a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Eredivisie match on December 21, 2025. The result at the Goffertstadion was a fair one after an end-to-end contest where both teams led at different stages. NEC opened the scoring, but Ajax responded with two quick goals to turn the match around before halftime. The home side showed great character to fight back and secure a point with a second-half equalizer. The match was a showcase of attacking football, with both goalkeepers making important saves. The draw meant Ajax dropped points in the title race, while NEC earned a valuable result against one of the league's giants.